A thesis statement should appear towards the end of the introduction, and it should state the essay’s topic, claim/purpose, and supporting details/subtopics. Here is an example to give you an idea:
Smoking [< topic] is a dangerous habit [< claim] because it increases a person’s risk for cancer, heart attack, lung disease, and early death [< supporting details].
Do you see how each element is present in this example? This effectively shows readers the complete idea behind the essay. You need to do the same for your thesis. What is your main topic? What is your claim or purpose in writing about your topic? What supporting details or subtopics do you discuss to reinforce your claim or purpose? What aspects about the topic do you want to discuss?
Answering these questions will help you develop your thesis statement. Once you’ve developed your thesis statement, your readers will know the focus of your essay, and they will have a preview of your discussion.
Here’s a look at another thesis about why a writer doesn’t want to attend a four-year college.
Despite the fact that my parents are adamant that I attend a four-year liberal arts college, I don’t think it is necessary; I think a two-year associates degree will more than adequately prepare me academically for my future, my chosen career does not require a four-year degree, and a two-year degree will leave me with much less student loan debt.
In the above example, the writer presents three clear reasons that he doesn’t see the need to go to a four-year college. These reasons support the writer’s argument.
Write a Thesis Statement (Superman)
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/thesis.html
Owl at Purdue
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A strong thesis statement:
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A thesis statement should appear towards the end of the introduction, and it should state the essay’s topic, claim/purpose, and supporting details/subtopics. Here is an example to give you an idea:
- Smoking [< topic] is a dangerous habit [< claim] because it increases a person’s risk for cancer, heart attack, lung disease, and early death [< supporting details].
Do you see how each element is present in this example? This effectively shows readers the complete idea behind the essay. You need to do the same for your thesis. What is your main topic? What is your claim or purpose in writing about your topic? What supporting details or subtopics do you discuss to reinforce your claim or purpose? What aspects about the topic do you want to discuss?Answering these questions will help you develop your thesis statement. Once you’ve developed your thesis statement, your readers will know the focus of your essay, and they will have a preview of your discussion.
Here’s a look at another thesis about why a writer doesn’t want to attend a four-year college.
- Despite the fact that my parents are adamant that I attend a four-year liberal arts college, I don’t think it is necessary; I think a two-year associates degree will more than adequately prepare me academically for my future, my chosen career does not require a four-year degree, and a two-year degree will leave me with much less student loan debt.
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Narrowing a Thesis Statement
from Bucks.edu
- from page 7 of this resource:
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https://www.chs.fuhsd.org/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1308388203808
UNC
Dartmouth
https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/thesis_IDtopic.html
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/thesis.html